History of Peaceful Unification

The Korean people's peace journey from 5000 years of peace tradition to future unification

Origins of the Korean People
Gojoseon (2333 BCE)

Gojoseon founded by Dangun, establishing the foundation of peace and prosperity with the ideal of Hongik Ingan (benefiting humanity)

Historical Significance: Beginning of 5000-year peace tradition

Cultural Fusion of Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms (57 BCE - 668 CE)

Completion of Korean cultural foundation through Goguryeo's spirit, Baekje's culture, and Silla's unification

Historical Significance: Wisdom of unity in diversity

Joseon Dynasty & Peace Diplomacy
Founding of Joseon (1392)

500-year Joseon Dynasty, golden age of peace-based diplomacy and cultural development

Historical Significance: Model of long-term peace

Resistance & Liberation Will
Japanese Occupation (1910-1945)

Unbroken will for liberation and independence struggle despite 35 years of trials

Historical Significance: Indomitable spirit of independence

Pain of Division & Yearning for Peace
Division & Korean War (1950-1953)

Tragedy of Korean division and wounds of war, deepening the earnest desire for peace

Historical Significance: Urgency of peaceful unification

First Steps of Reconciliation & Cooperation
Inter-Korean Dialogue Begins (1970s)

Beginning of dialogue through July 4th Joint Communique, agreement on peaceful unification principles

Historical Significance: Will to resolve through dialogue

Historic Meeting & Reconciliation
2000 June 15 Summit

Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong-il Summit opening new chapter in Korean Peninsula peace process

Historical Significance: Possibility of peaceful coexistence

Completion of Korean Peninsula Peace Unification
Future Vision (2030)

North and South united as one, leaping forward as Northeast Asia's peace center, unified Korea contributing to world peace

Historical Significance: New model for world peace

Peaceful Unification Principles

Core values and principles for sustainable and inclusive unification

National Self-Determination

Independent unification achieved by the Korean people's own will

IndependenceDemocracyPeace

Mutual Respect & Understanding

Inclusive approach recognizing and respecting different systems and ideologies

InclusivityToleranceReconciliation

Northeast Asian Peace Building

Korean Peninsula peace spreading to stability and prosperity of entire Northeast Asia

Regional CooperationCommon ProsperityStability

Sustainable Development

Pursuing economic development and social progress while protecting the environment

Environmental ProtectionEconomic DevelopmentSocial Progress

Global Effects of Unification

Positive global impact and changes from Korean Peninsula unification

Economic Effects

North Korea's abundant resources combined with South Korea's technology creating new economic growth drivers

30% GDP Increase Expected

Accelerated Northeast Asian Economic Integration

Social Effects

Restoration of ethnic homogeneity and social integration through family reunions and cultural exchanges

10 Million Separated Families Reunited

Integration Model for Divided Nations

Security Effects

Building Northeast Asian peace regime and resolving military tensions through denuclearization and disarmament

50% Military Budget Reduction

Turning Point to Nuclear-Free World

Cultural Effects

Complete restoration of 5000-year traditional culture and acceleration of K-culture's global spread

200% Cultural Content Increase

Hub for East-West Cultural Exchange

Future Vision of Peaceful Unification

A new chapter of world peace beginning from the Korean Peninsula, an era of common human prosperity

2030 Vision of Unified Korea

Economic Powerhouse

Achieving top 5 global economy status

Social Integration

Complete socio-cultural integration achieved

Peace Hub

Center of Northeast Asian peace cooperation